Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Authority


Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits will start May 1st, 2026

Pre-applications for leaves starting on or after May 1st will open in April
and links to apply will be added at that time.


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The Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Authority as created by Public Law 2023, Chapter 412 is a fifteen member body with the responsibility of advising on the administration of the Paid Family and Medical Leave program. Eleven of the fifteen members are appointed by the Governor and subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor matters and to confirmation by the Maine State Senate.

Members of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Authority

  • Benjamin K. Grant - bgrant@maineea.org: Member with expertise in issues affecting labor and independent contractors. Organization: Maine Education Association.
  • David Barber  - David.barber207@icloud.com: Employer with more than 50 employees. Organization: Barber Foods.
  • Vice-Chair Samuel J. Hight  - pfmla.samhight@gmail.com: Member who is self-employed. Organization: Owns and operates multiple organizations including Hight Ford, Inc., Hight Chevrolet Farmington, and Hight Properties, LLC.
  • Christopher K. Washburn - Pfmla.chriswashburn@gmail.com: Expertise in issues related to paid family leave benefits and paid medical leave benefits. Organization: Delhaize America.
  • Michelle Corry  - corrymichelle55@gmail.com: An employer in the hospitality industry. Organization: Five fifty-five.
  • Jay Naliboff, MD  - pfmla.jnaliboff@gmail.com: Expertise in treating issues affecting maternity and postpartum care. Organization: Retired.
  • Jenni Tilton-Flood  - pfmla.jennitiltonflood@gmail.com: Expertise in agriculture, a seasonal workforce or a heritage industry. Organization: Flood Brothers Farm.
  • Sarah Conroy  - pfmla.sarahconroy@gmail.com: Expertise in issues affecting elder care. Organization: Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice.
  • Ranae L'Italien  - Expertise in childcare and early childhood development. Organization: Kennebec Valley YMCA..
  • Chair Maria Fox - pfmla.mariafox@gmail.com: Expertise in employment law representing employee interests. Organization: Murray, Plumb and Murray.
  • Christina Bonney - tinabonney.pfmla@gmail.com: Employer with less than 50 employees. Organization: Foundation Brewing Company.
  • Kimberly Smith - Deputy Commissioner of Department of Labor.
  • Robert Carey - Superintendent, Bureau of Insurance, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
  • Douglas Cotnoir - State Controller.
  • Brieanna Gutierrez - representing the Department of Health and Human Services with expertise in foster care and adoption.



Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Authority Meeting Information

PFML Authority Meetings

Next Meeting: March 16, 2026 at 10:00 am

The meeting will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Individuals may attend the meeting online only. To participate online, please visit the Maine Department of Labor Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Authority webpage for the Zoom videoconference link.

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PFML Authority Meeting Minutes


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